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The Yaquina Bay Light is a lighthouse that was built in 1871, soon after the founding of the city of Newport, Oregon, in the United States. It is located on the north side of Yaquina Bay. In 1871–1874, it was the busiest and most populated of the many coastal ports between Washington and California

Location: Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site
Address: Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Newport, OR 97365
Coordinates: 44.62415°N 124.06290°W
Constructed: 1871
Foundation: Natural/emplaced
Construction: Wood
Height: 51 feet (16 m)
Shape: Square
First lit: 1871
Deactivated: 1874–1996
Focal height: 50 m (160 ft)
Lens: Fifth order Fresnel lens (original)/250MM (replacement)
Range: 6 nmi (11 km; 6.9 mi)
Characteristic: Fixed White

I saw this lighthouse on February 23 2024

The lighthouse is owned by Oregon State Parks and managed by Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses. Grounds/dwelling/tower open.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970

Access: Car

Coordinates are for reference only, do not use for navigation